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What Is Universal Design?

What Is Universal Design?

If you have ever been in a public building, you have experienced the benefits of universal design, but you may not be familiar with the term.  Read on to find out more about universal design. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Design Trend:  Multi-Generational Living

Design Trend: Multi-Generational Living

I read an interesting article in the Minneapolis Star Tribune the other day about a new trend in home building – multi-generational living.   Pin ItContinue Reading

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Design Dialogue – September 13, 2012

Design Dialogue – September 13, 2012

Hello, everyone!  Welcome to the weekly Design Dialogue! Pin ItContinue Reading

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What Is a Murphy Bed?

What Is a Murphy Bed?

Have you heard of a “Murphy Bed” but have no idea what it is?  Read on… Pin ItContinue Reading

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Design Dialogue – September 6, 2012

Design Dialogue – September 6, 2012

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What Is a Nominal Measurement?

What Is a Nominal Measurement?

Ceramic tile and lumber are both often sold in “nominal” sizes.  If you don’t understand that this means, you may be in for trouble when you begin your next remodeling project.  Read on to find out more about this design and construction industry term. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Design Dialogue – August 30, 2012

Design Dialogue – August 30, 2012

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What Is Shagreen?

What Is Shagreen?

Shagreen decorative items have been around since the time of the dynasties in China, and were popular in France hundreds of years ago.  We are seeing a surge in its popularity once again, but do you know what shagreen actually is? Pin ItContinue Reading

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Design Dialogue – August 23, 2012

Design Dialogue – August 23, 2012

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What Is Daylighting?

What Is Daylighting?

As environmentally-friendly design has become a part of the mainstream, you may have heard the term “daylighting” used to describe a particular green design technique.  But, what is it? Pin ItContinue Reading

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